Γιάννης Μαρκόπουλος, born on March 18, 1939 in Heraklion, Crete, was a Greek
composer. He began his musical journey with lessons in music theory and violin
at the local conservatory. In 1956, Markopoulos moved to Athens to study under
Yiorgos Sklavos and Joseph Bustidui at the Athens Conservatoire while also
pursuing philosophy and sociology at Panteion University. His breakthrough came
in 1963 with the release of Θησέας. In 1967, he left for London where he notably
composed "Zavara-katra-nemia" and engaged with composers Elisabeth Lutyens, Jani
Christou, and Iannis Xenakis. Upon...